Chrysler Group LLC is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #13V128000
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,574 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V128000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 03, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V128000 |
| Units affected: | 6,574 |
- Description:
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the parking brake performance requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequeces:
- If the parking brake fails to operate as designed, the vehicle could roll when parked, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reset the parking brake cable equalizer if required, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N22.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.